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Key Duplication in Moorpark, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Moorpark, California, cutting and copying house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. We are available 24/7 and come to your home, business or property. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Most people think of key duplication as a quick errand to a hardware counter. In Moorpark, the keys that need copying are rarely that simple. A newer Peach Hill home may use a modern deadbolt with a smart lock added later. A bungalow near High Street may still rely on an original mortise lock. A ranch off Los Angeles Ave may have a ring of barn, gate and equipment keys that have been duplicated from copies of copies.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no storefront to drive to. We bring the cutting equipment to you and make the copies at your door, in your driveway, or at your office. David Shar, owner and lead technician, has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and that experience matters when a key is worn, unusual, or restricted.

Good duplication is about more than cutting metal. A copy of a worn key inherits the wear and can stick or fail. We check the original, test each copy in the lock it is meant for, and tell you honestly when a key should be originated fresh instead of copied again. That is often the better choice for older keys that have been through years of use.

How it works in Moorpark

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    Tell us what you need copied

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house, office, mailbox, padlock, or something marked as restricted. Mention how many copies you want and where in Moorpark you are. We are available around the clock.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens at your location, whether that is a tract home in Mountain Meadows, a downtown High Street building, or a farm property. There is no shop visit needed.

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    Inspect the original key and lock

    We look at the key for wear, bending and damage, and identify the keyway. If the original is badly worn, we explain whether a copy will work reliably or whether a better approach exists.

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    Cut and fit the copies

    We cut the copies on location and refine them as needed. Standard house keys, mailbox keys and many padlock keys can usually be handled on the spot, depending on the key type.

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    Test in the actual lock

    Each copy is tried in the lock it is meant to operate. A key that looks right but binds in the cylinder is not finished, so we adjust until it turns smoothly.

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    Handle restricted keys properly

    Restricted keyways are protected on purpose. For those we ask for the appropriate authorization and follow the manufacturer's process rather than cutting an unauthorized copy.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key differs from a high-security, restricted, or specialty key in the tools and time involved.
  • How many copies you need, since multiple copies are handled in one visit.
  • The condition of the original key, because worn keys may need extra work or a fresh key cut by code instead.
  • Whether the key is restricted and requires authorization or manufacturer-controlled blanks.
  • Your location within Moorpark and surrounding areas, and the time of day or night you need service.
  • Add-on work in the same visit, such as rekeying a lock or adjusting a sticking cylinder.

Why Moorpark chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so copies are cut where you are instead of requiring a trip to a store.
  • Available 24/7, including evenings and weekends when a hardware counter is closed.
  • Experience with a wide range of Moorpark hardware, from modern cylindrical deadbolts in 1980s to 2000s tract homes to older mortise locks near High Street.
  • Honest advice on when a copy of a worn key is a poor idea and a fresh key is the smarter route.
  • Respect for restricted keyways: we do not cut unauthorized copies of protected keys.
  • Over three decades serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County under owner David Shar.

Key Duplication across Moorpark

Moorpark is a mix of housing and property types, and key needs vary with each. In Peach Hill, Mountain Meadows and Campus Park, most homes are suburban single-family houses built from the 1980s through the 2000s, usually with standard cylindrical and deadbolt hardware. Copies there are often for kids, house cleaners, relatives or new owners, and newer subdivisions increasingly add smart locks that still need physical backup keys. We serve addresses throughout ZIP codes 93021 and 93020.

Old Town Moorpark along High Street is a different story. Early-20th-century bungalows and historic brick and wood commercial buildings near the High Street Arts Center can still carry original mortise locks and skeleton-key style hardware. Copying those keys takes care, and sometimes the right answer is servicing the lock or finding a period-appropriate replacement rather than simply cutting another key.

The agricultural edge of the city along Los Angeles Ave (SR-118), near places like Underwood Family Farms, brings gate locks, barn padlocks and equipment keys into the mix. Weather and dust are hard on these, and a seized padlock often turns up along with the request for new keys. Whether you are near Moorpark College, the Metrolink station, Arroyo Vista Community Park, or off Tierra Rejada Rd or Princeton Ave, we come to you.

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Key Duplication in Moorpark — FAQs

Do you really cut keys at my location in Moorpark?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We bring the equipment to your home, office or property. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you duplicate a key late at night or on a weekend?
We are available 24/7, so you can call any time. Reach us at (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss your situation.
Can you copy a key marked Do Not Duplicate?
That marking is not always a legal barrier, but restricted keyways are different because they are protected by authorization. We follow the proper process for restricted keys and will explain what is required.
Can you copy old keys for a historic building on High Street?
Often yes, though older mortise and skeleton-style keys need care. We inspect the key and lock first and may recommend servicing the lock or a period-appropriate replacement.
Do you copy mailbox keys?
Yes, we can cut and copy many mailbox keys on location. Tell us the type of mailbox when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can come prepared.
My original key is badly worn. Should I just copy it?
Not always. A copy of a worn key carries the wear and may stick. We may recommend cutting a fresh key by code or working from the lock instead.
Can you make keys for farm gates and padlocks?
Yes. For ranch and farm properties off Los Angeles Ave, we can cut keys for many padlocks and gate locks, and we can help with a seized padlock if needed.
What affects the cost of key duplication?
Key type, number of copies, condition of the original, whether it is restricted, location and time of service all matter. We discuss these factors up front rather than quoting blindly.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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